The move allows DHS to bypass environmental laws and swiftly build 17 miles of waterborne barriers in South Texas to deter smuggling and illegal crossings.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries broke the House floor speech record as Democratic Party leaders vow to campaign on the Trump-backed bill signed on July 3.
It comes after a marathon overnight session during which GOP leaders convinced holdouts to support the bill, and a record-breaking floor speech by Jeffries.